Today, Representatives David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Vince Fong (CA-20) hosted a Veterans Resource Fair and Town Hall in Bakersfield in partnership with staff from the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee. Read more »

Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act. This bill would standardize the software the Veterans Affairs Administration (VA) uses to process benefits claims for survivors and veterans. Read more »

Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. Read more »

Reps. David G. Valadao (CA-22) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) introduced H.R. 7342, the Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act. The legislation aims to make the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) more accessible for disabled veterans by establishing a permanent advisory committee within the VA to allow for direct and regular communication with the Secretary on behalf of disabled veterans. Read more »

With two deadlines quickly approaching, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) is urging Central Valley veterans to apply for new benefits under the Honoring our PACT Act (PACT Act) – a bipartisan piece of legislation signed into law last year that significantly expanded VA health care and benefits for millions of veterans who were exposed to burn pits and other toxins during their military service. Read more »

Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies reported out their Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 bill to the full House Appropriations Committee. Read more »

Congressman David G. Valadao released the following statement after President Biden signed the bipartisan Honoring our PACT Act into law. Rep. Valadao voted in support of this legislation both times it passed the House of Representatives. Read more »

Our veterans have made unimaginable sacrifices in defense of our freedom, and it is our duty to provide the highest level of care for these brave men and women. Read more »

“Our veterans have made extraordinary sacrifices for our nation. Providing medical care, education, and other benefits for these men and women is an incredibly important responsibility,” said Congressman Valadao. “While I understand the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to this backlog, it is imperative this issue is addressed immediately. The NPRC must promptly reopen with appropriate safety precautions so our veterans and their families can access the records they desperately need.” Read more »